English is the native language of the Bahamas. Bahamians speak a special broken form of English called Bahamian dialect. It was common for words to be pronounced certain ways. However, the Bahamian dialect is being dilated or it is dying out. Bahamian Illustrated compiled this series of commonly used words and phrases for Bahamians and visitors to enjoy.
Pronunciation:
W’s are pronounced as v’s and V’s as w’s. Eg. Well wait! Would sound like “vell vait!”
Th’s are pronounced as da (as in dad). Eg. Mother and Father would sound like “Mudda & Fadda.”
Pronouns
I am (I is), You are (You is), and we is
More words and phrases to come! See you next week!
